WAPA FWTF

July 2015
Johannesburg, South Africa

Ka Band as contributor to SA Connect

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Yahsat

Abu Dhabi government backed entity

Yahsat is fully owned by Mubadala, a public
joint stock company 100% owned by the Govt. of
Abu Dhabi
Mubadalas focus is on developing and managing
an extensive and economically diverse portfolio
of commercial initiatives.

(100%)

Mubadala manages a multi-billion dollar

portfolio of local, regional, and international
investments, projects and initiatives in sectors
such as energy, industry, aerospace, real estate,
hospitality, healthcare, technology, infrastructure
and services
The Chairman of Mubadalas Board of Directors is
His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin
Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi,
Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed
Forces and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive
Council

Mubadala is rated AA/Aa2/AA by

S&P/Moodys/Fitch
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About us

First
Commercial
Agreement
Signed

Al Yah 3
Commissioned

Formed JV
with SES to
Launch DTH
Broadcasting
Satellite
Manufacturers
Selected

2007

2009

UAE Armed
Forces
Signed as
Anchor
Customer

Y1B Launched

Y1A Launched

2008

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2010

Al Yah 3
Launch Target

2011

YahLive
Launched

>35 Service
Partners
Established

2012

YahClick
Commercial
Broadband
Service
Launched

2013

Expands Portfolio
with New Pick &
Click packages

2014

Awarded
Satellite
Operator Of
the Year, at
SATCOM
AFRICA

2015

2016

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Current satellites

Y1B

Y1A
Contractor: EADS Astrium & Thales Alenia
Launched: April 2011
Orbital Location: 52.5o E
Lifetime: 15 Years
Launcher: Ariane 5
Capacity/Payload:
C-band: 8 x 36MHz & 6 x 54MHz transponders
Ku-band: 25 x 33MHz transponders
Ka-band: Secure transponders

Contractor: EADS Astrium & Thales Alenia

Launched: April 2012
Orbital Location: 47.5o E
Lifetime: 15 Years
Launcher: ILS-Proton
Capacity/Payload:
Ka-band Commercial: 25 x 110 MHz
transponders (56 Spot beams)
Ka-band: Secure transponders

Y1A and Y1B successfully in orbit

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Coverage by product area

Ka band

C band

Ku band

Ka band

European
Beam

Global
Beam

MENA
Beam

Easter
n
Beam

High speed, costeffective internet

using commercial
Ka multi-spot beam
technology
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High power Cband capacity via

13
a single beam over
Middle East, Africa
and Europe

Ku-band capacity for

broadcasting services,
with highly flexible
switching capability

Region
al
Beam

The first highly secure

and reliable satellite
service on military Kaband in the region

YahClick - Pioneering Ka-band service

Snapshot of Achievements

Ka band

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Coverage in key Middle East & Africa markets

High throughput efficiency of ~2 Mbps/MHz, class

leading at time of launch

Operational in 9 African countries

>30,000 subscribers acquired in nearly 3 years

Trusted broadband partner for key projects

including:
Universal Service & Access Agency, S. Africa
E. Cape Libraries, South Africa
SKA , South Africa
Revenue Authority, Uganda
National Identity Program, Nigeria
Micro Mediclinics, Kenya

Overcame Ka-band skepticism (e.g. rain-fade) even

in countries such as Nigeria with heavy rain-fall

Global Internet Density

AFRICA

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Global benefits of Ka deployment

(Africa and Latam)

Estimated Number and % of Households Without BB1)

Markets with developed
telecoms infrastructure are
still lagging

UK: 1.0m (4%)

Canada: 0.7m (6%)

Germany: 0.8m (2%)

USA: 5.4m (5%)

Algeria: 4.5m (75%)

Venezuela: 4.2m (60%)

Colombia: 4.3m (32%)
Ecuador: 0.3m (9%)

Nigeria: 29.1m (90%)

Cameroon: 3.9m (98%)

DRC: 9.7m (99%)

Angola: 2.4m (85%)

Zambia: 2.5m (98%)

Zimbabwe: 2.4m (97%)

Peru: 0.7m (12%)

Brazil: 18.7m (31%)
Uruguay: 0.6m (45%)
Chile: 0.7m (14%)

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Argentina: 2.1m (14%)

1) Broadband threshold assumed to be 1 Mbps minimum speed

Source: Various, Yahsat Analysis 2012

Japan: 0.8m (2%)

Ka band USA Trends

1.7m+ Global subscriber base
Contrary to belief Satellite
broadband is heavily utilized in
populous areas even in USA

USA
Population
Density

Technological advances makes it a

viable solution for consumers (i.e.
no longer a niche for enterprises)
2 USA Operators do 30,000
subscriber activations per month

Satellite
Broadband
Installations
(HNS)

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South Africa

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Source: Various incl. Yahsat Analysis 2012 (outsource)

South Africa

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Source: Various incl. Yahsat Analysis 2012 (outsource)

South Africa

Connectivity Options

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Satellite Services Compliment Terrestrial Broadband

Niche for satellite services

Densly Populated
Urban Areas
Suburban
locations.

Back Up Offer Only

Well served with
Fibre
Filling in not spots
and relieving
overcrowded
exchanges

Rural areas
Short term service
until full terrestrial
coverage available
Then backup for
mission critical

Primary Terrestrial Connection

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Community centres,
internet cafs

Remote
locations

Primary Satellite Connection

AY3 beam power ~66 dbW

i.e. 15-20% greater than
regional competitors

Why Ka-band?

SATSOFT

Legacy Satellite Technology

Ka-band Satellite Technology

5 0

0.150

0.100
10
10
0.050

0
5

-0.000

5
0

-0.050

-0.100

Wide beam - continental/regional coverage

Smaller, precision placed beams

10 5 0

-0.150

-0.150

-0.100

-0.050

-0.000
U

0.050

0.100

Average beam power ~45 dbW

Higher beam power 50 - 70 dbW

Ideal for broadcast/DTH, supports VSAT

networks (e.g. mesh) & broadband service

Highly efficient spectrum usage

Throughput efficiency typically in the range of

1.5 1.8 Mbps/MHz
Typical download speed of 4 6
consumer terminal

Mbps1

on

Typical Ku-band satellite supports only

1.2Gbps of throughput
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0.150

Purpose-built for broadband access & IP

applications serving both HHs & businesses
Throughput efficiency typically in the range
of 3 4 Mbps/MHz today

Typical download speed of 6 15 Mbps1 on

consumer terminal

Typical HTS throughput typically

greater than 50 Gbps

Ka-band:

Attractive Growth Opportunity

Why Ka-band Growth for Yahsat?
Pioneer of Ka-band across many new markets (e.g. Africa, SW Asia)
Capitalize on
Market Position Some markets in Africa already require additional capacity
Leverage
Spectrum and
Orbital Assets

Diversify
Markets and
Products
Confidence in
Technology
Generate
Attractive
Returns

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Availability of Ka-band spectrum vs. C- and Ku-bands

Access to number of usable Ka-band orbital locations
Several greenfield options for expansion using Ka-band
Ka-band becoming mainstream in customer segments
Availability and performance concerns on Ka-band put to rest
Rapidly evolving ground segment improving proposition
Ka-band not a commodity opportunity to differentiate
Early mover advantage for Yahsat Partners to grab market share

Yahsat AFRICA Coverage

Ka-band on Y1B and Al Yah 3
Coverage over Africa

AY3 Ka-band coverage area

Y1B Ka-band coverage area
Combined AY3 and Y1B Ka-band coverage area

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South Africa Coverage

AY3 extends Ka- band to 17 new markets plus

top-up on key African markets (SA included)

Conclusion

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Good opportunity for Ka Band in South Africa

Mature industry with world class ISPs

Relatively stable economy and regulatory platforms

Consumer Contracts enabler of leasing arrnagements

Yahsat has experience in delivering Ka-band ito

Innovative business models

Involvement across value chain

Understanding regulatory environment

Commercializing Ka for benefit of all stakeholders

Capital expenses born by Yahsat

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Thank You

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